Diane C. Hardy

Diane C. (Frable) Hardy, 58, of Slatington passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at home with her family at her side.  The Lord called home a beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She was the wife of Charles E. Hardy of Slatington.  They were together for 40 years. Born in Allentown she was one of five children of Douglas Frable Sr. and the late Ruth Frable.  She was a 1985 graduate of Northampton High School. She worked in Accounts Receivable at Paris Accessories for 27 years and Amertac for 13 years before retiring due to an illness.  Diane loved shopping, reading, puzzle books, Diet Coke, talk shows and spending time with her family.  Her favorite places were either at home or the beach.  She will be deeply missed by all of her family. She fought a strong, brave, and courageous fight with Bulbar ALS.

Diane will be lovingly remembered by her husband Charles; sons: Clint C. Hardy of Slatington, Clay A. Hardy of Bellefonte: father: Douglas E. Frable Sr. of Northampton: brother: Douglas E. Frable Jr. and wife Wendy of Danielsville; sisters: Donna Frable of Northampton; Darla and her husband Michael Frack of Bath: Dawn and her husband Scott Schaeffer of Coplay; nephews: Douglas J. Frable and his wife Brittany and children Elizabeth and Eli of Palmerton; Steven Frable of Lehighton; Daniel Frack and his wife Cassie and children Stanley and Lyle of York; and Godson Brandon S. Schaeffer of Coplay; mother-in-law: Myrtle Hardy of Slatington; sister-in-law: Susan Hauser of Slatington; brother-in-law Franklin Hardy and wife Linda of Lehighton; nephew: Eric Hardy of Lehighton; John Hauser and companion Desiree Tarantino and their daughter Danielle Hauser of Nesquehoning: and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law: Eugene E. Hardy Jr. in 1993; Angelic mother: Ruth M. Frable in 2017; brother-in-law: Ronald Hardy in 2022; and her furry children Boomer and Abigail Hardy.

Family services will be privately held at Harding Funeral Home, with interment on Hardy Hill at Union Cemetery.

Diane’s family wishes to thank Lehigh Valley ALS United and Lehigh Valley Hospice for their kind support and compassionate care. Please drink a Diet Coke on ice in Diane’s memory!!!

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS United C/O the funeral home 25-27 N 2nd St. Slatington, PA 18080